Acura 2014 ILX User Manual

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Indicators

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

●

Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either
when the engine starts or after
several seconds if the engine is not
started. If “readiness codes” have
not been set, it blinks five times
before it goes off.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control system.

●

Blinks when a misfire in the engine's
cylinders is detected.

●

Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 337

●

Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.

●

Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place
where there are no flammable objects. Stop
the engine for 10 minutes or more, and
wait for it to cool down. Then, take the
vehicle to a dealer.

2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Comes On or Blinks P. 321

Charging System
Indicator

●

Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
engine starts.

●

Comes on when the battery is not
charging.

●

Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger in
order to reduce electricity consumption.

2 If the Charging System Indicator

Comes On P. 320

Shift Lever
Position
Indicator